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US, NATO step up war footing in crisis over possible Russian invasion of Ukraine

WASHINGTON — With the crisis over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifying on Monday, U.S. officials placed thousands of troops on “high alert” and NATO took steps to position personnel and war machinery in Eastern Europe, further signs that a diplomatic solution to the standoff was nowhere within reach.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2022

Google accused of ‘deceptive’ location tracking in fresh round of lawsuits

Texas, Indiana, Washington state and DC condemn what they call invasions of users’ privacy

The Guardian - US · Jan 25, 2022

Pentagon readies troops for possible deployment to Europe

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department placed thousands of U.S.-based troops on a heightened alert level Monday, preparing them for a quick deployment to Eastern Europe amid a buildup of Russian forces on Ukraine’s border and stalled diplomatic talks to defuse the crisis.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2022

WATCH: Boston’s Jayson Tatum hangs 51 points on the Washington Wizards

Check out the St. Louis native's historic performance in this highlight video.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2022

Supreme Court signals it may outlaw most affirmative action at universities

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a major challenge to race-based affirmative action in the nation’s college and universities, setting the stage for another long-sought win for conservatives.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2022

Republicans who voted against Biden’s infrastructure bill are touting its projects anyway

WASHINGTON — Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, last year left little doubt why she was voting against a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure measure, calling it nothing more than a “socialist plan full of crushing taxes and radical spending.”

Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2022

How could the US aid Ukraine if Russia invades?

Washington is said to be considering sending thousands of US troops to Nato allies in Eastern Europe

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

US Rep. Angie Craig faces midterm headwinds in Minnesota district

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Angie Craig is heading into her most difficult reelection fight yet, defending a suburban battleground district amid a formidable series of challenges burdening Democrats across the country

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2022

With U.S. support in doubt, WHO chief praises top donor Germany

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that Germany had become its largest donor as data from the U.N. agency showed it looked set to surpass former top contributor Washington for the latest funding period.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2022

Retired lawyer wrote the book, literally, on corporations entertaining politicians - Roll Call

Along with representing candidates of both parties, K Street attorney Ken Gross helped corporations navigate Washington.

Roll Call · Jan 24, 2022